Carl Zimmerman Ink Drawings

Item Details

Ink on paper

Carl Zimmerman (American, 1900 – 1985)
Untitled (Scenes of the Crucifixion), mid 20th century
Ink on paper
Unsigned

A group of four drawings on paper by listed American artist Carl Zimmerman (1900-1985). These drawings each depict different moments throughout Christ’s crucifixion including him carrying the cross, lying with arms outstretched, hanging on the cross, and lying on a slab to be entombed. All four are unsigned and presented unframed in a protective acetate sleeve.

Zimmerman was a prominent Cincinnati artist, known for his mural and oil paintings, as well as his teaching ability. He studied under Reginald Grooms, John E. Weis and Herman Wessel. In 1927, Zimmerman received his first commission to paint a mural through the recommendation of John E. Weiss, and after much success he was commissioned to paint murals for large cities across the United States. Zimmerman taught at the Art Academy, Taft Museum and Cincinnati Art Museum. He was the president and a longtime member of the Cincinnati Art Club.

Provenance
From the artist’s estate.

Condition

- varying degrees of discoloration to papers; some wrinkling and edge wear.

Dimensions

- measures largest sheet.

Item #

16CIN997-2034